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Technical What are the differences between 3w and a 5w 1932 coupe?

Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by KEEPITMOSTLYSTOCK, Oct 5, 2018.

  1. KEEPITMOSTLYSTOCK
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    Don't want to confuse the matter, but I know a 1931 truck came with a wide or narrow box, that would require different fenders.
    Could this be the case with a 32 truck?


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  2. alchemy
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    No, the 32 pickup only came with one width box. The 33-34 box was the same width, but the frame was different width so the fender gap-taker-upper needed to be a different thickness.
     
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  3. A Boner
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    Just remember the 5 window has 6 windows, and the 3 window has 4 windows!
     
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  4. kenmo
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    LOL... funny, but indeed true.
     
  5. 2OLD2FAST
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    from illinois

    Always thought the gl*** in front was a windshield to separate it from side gl*** or rear gl*** , nothing car related was a window , windows go in buildings .
     
  6. JohnLewis
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    Was blind spot coverage a thing back in the day?
     
  7. 65standard
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    Aren’t the body lines different between the two? 3W wider and lower in the rocker area? Rain gutters are completely different too.
     
  8. bowie
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    They are two totally different bodies. 3W’s don’t have rain gutters. 259E1B15-254F-4766-BF8A-901F243A2753.png
     
  9. RodStRace
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    If I had the money to be shopping for a 32, I'd go to the restoration guys for the judging books. They have been researching and do***enting this stuff for a LONG time. Us rodders may not care about early, late, correct bolts and where the overspray covers, but they do and have it all laid out. A guy I knew would be able to tell if an OT car part was ***embly line or dealer replacement part, it gets that detailed. This stuff matters when the price varies and someone wants X price for Y part. Get educated, then decide what's important and of value to you.
     
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  10. LOU WELLS
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    They Have Bodies Unique To Each... 18216498_1823198178004455_234520957857911356_o.jpg
     
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  11. V8RPU
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    from Nor Cal

    but they both come with 5-spokes
     
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  12. nochop
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    I agree IMG_6076.jpeg
     
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